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# spear #
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## Definition: ##
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A spear is a weapon with a long wooden handle and sharp metal blade on one end that is thrown a long distance.
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* Spears were commonly used for war in biblical times. They are sometimes still used in present-day conflicts between certain people groups.
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* A spear was used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Jesus while he hung on the cross.
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* Sometimes people throw spears to catch fish or other prey to eat.
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* Similar weapons are the "javelin" or "lance."
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* Make sure that the translation of "spear" is different from the translation of "sword," which is a weapon that is used for thrusting or stabbing, not throwing. Also, a sword has a long blade with a handle, while a spear has a small blade on the end of a long shaft.
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(See also: [prey](../other/prey.md), [Rome](../other/rome.md), [sword](../other/sword.md), [warrior](../other/warrior.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Samuel 13:19-21](en/tn/1sa/help/13/19)
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* [2 Samuel 21:18-19](en/tn/2sa/help/21/18)
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* [Nehemiah 04:12-14](en/tn/neh/help/04/12)
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* [Psalm 035:1-3](en/tn/psa/help/35/01) |